With many of you noticing an increase in gambling in your classrooms, we are excited to announce that our curriculum team is developing a new mini-unit on Gambling and Sports Betting, set to be released in June. This content will provide students with an overview of games of chance, including its history, social and economic implications, and the importance of responsible gambling practices.

The mini-unit will explore various aspects of gambling, including:

• Lotteries
• Casino games
  
• The growing popularity of sports betting
• The mathematics behind the phrase “the house always wins”
• The potential risks associated with gambling addiction
• How to approach gambling in a healthy and responsible way

Our goal is to help you equip students with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions about gambling while also stressing the age restrictions placed on gambling by states.

Stay tuned for more information about the specific content and release date of this new mini-unit. We look forward to sharing this valuable resource with you and your students!

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.